She’s the Dublin DJ who secured a prime slot on BBC radio and hung out with Sam Smith even before he was famous. Claire Droney meets the very cool Annie Mac.

An oasis of peace on a Greek island proved the perfect environment for Claire Droney to practice her writing skills tutored by a Man Booker author. 

Bertie Ahern has defended his record as Taoiseach at the Banking Inquiry; See the moment a helicopter crashes into a Longford pub; and a US judge has allowed the release of dashcam videos showing police killing an unarmed man in a suburb of LA, after he took off his hat. Here’s this evening’s irishexaminer.com round-up.

Mick Wallace to co-operate with Gardaí, but refusing PAC invite; Joan Burton brands Social Democrats ‘the New Troika in Town’; Irish amateur Paul Dunne 'pretty pleased' with dream Open start Greece seeks immediate bailout relief after voting through austerity package Just some of the latest and most read stories on irishexaminer.com

Sick of landing losers on nights out? Desperate to find a halfway decent guy? Dating expert Avril Mulcahy has published a book of advice for women but Claire Droney and Darren Norris have wildly different views on her approach

Going into the wilderness may seem like an American concept, but its an age-old method of restoring your natural balance, writes Claire Droney

I refer to Claire Droney’s enlightened article (November 7) detailing how the “sense of home will be lost with(out) longwave.”

We thought we’d said goodbye to the Tupperware party — but accessories giant Stella & Dot is following the same successful model, says Claire Droney

Welcome to your Monday morning briefing. Let us ensure you’re up to speed on what’s happening and are prepared for the day ahead.

Aoife ní Mhaoileoin is preparing to sail 2,400 miles across the Pacific in a boat with no engine and no sail, writes Claire Droney.

Hollywood’s male stars haven’t been afraid to let Mother share the limelight. But is it a PR stunt or are they really Mammies’ boys, asks Claire Droney

Welcome to today's morning briefing. Let us ensure you're up to speed on what's happening and are prepared for the day ahead.

As head butler at London’s Savoy Hotel, Irishman Sean Davoren pampers the wealthy, indulges

The Irish Centre in London’s Camden Town is re-branding as it celebrates its 60th Paddy’s Day, writes Claire Droney.

In honour of London Fashion Week, Claire Droney hangs out in the city’s coolest spot — Shoreditch.

For 60 years, the Camden LIC has welcomed, advised and entertained the Irish, and acted as a home from home for those who need reassurance, says Claire Droney.

A ‘book camp’ gave Claire Droney the much-needed push to finally get her novel idea off the ground and onto a page.

Despite having to deal with splatter attacks by crows, a facility in Co Cork is at the centre of Irish satellite technology, writes Claire Droney.

Cork-based David Puttnam is backing an initiative which provides revamped computers and IT training to disadvantaged schools. It’s levelling the technological playing field, writes Claire Droney

Unregulated death traps or handy urban transport? Claire Droney hears from both sides.

Irish nurses have been tempted by higher wages and less stress in Australia, says Claire Droney

t’s a time for seeing family, friends and loved ones again. Claire Droney and Pol Ó Conghaile catch a few pre-Christmas flights at Cork and Dublin airports.

It’s a time for seeing family, friends and loved ones again. Claire Droney and Pol Ó Conghaile catch a few pre-Christmas flights at Cork and Dublin airports.

Claire Droney gets a luxury tour of Killarney — the kind Queen Victoria received.

To mark National Stammering Awareness Day, Patrick Hanlon tells Claire Droney how he overcame the debilitating condition

Claire Droney indulges in some five-star treatment at No 128 St Stephen’s Green.

Networking is key to business, but the genders do it differently. Men act too soon, grasping at deals. The fairer sex spend too long being friendly, says Claire Droney

Before she died, 22 year old Emma Dowling set up a cancer charity. Her parents are keeping her dream alive, writes Claire Droney

A former DJ has invented a GPS tracking device that is giving huge comfort to carers of vulnerable people, says Claire Droney.

An idea about posing nude for charity led some ladies to create a calendar that outsold Pirelli’s that year, says Claire Droney

As old-style sweet shops enjoy a rebirth, Claire Droney wonders why we’re suddenly so nostalgic for Dip Dabs, Milky Teeth and Fizzy Cola Bottles

Brian Kennedy tells Claire Droney it’s getting easier to be openly gay in Ireland, but there’s still a lot of work to do.

The Irish Girl Guides celebrate their centenary this year, and have moved with the times, despite other distractions. Claire Droney reports

Today is International No Diet Day and Claire Droney wonders why so many women are obsessed with their weight

Claire Droney spends the weekend pampering herself at a Connemara getaway